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Finance Business Analyst

Employer
AmTrust Financial Services
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Oct 23, 2019

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Category
Financial Services, Accounting
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Overview

AmTrust Financial Services (AFS) is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant of Corporate Accounting in Jersey City, New Jersey. The AFS Senior Accountant is responsible for the accounting of all holding company activities, including but not limited to: detailed maintenance of accounting records and related controls, intercompany journals and reconciliation, accruals, debt transactions, expense allocations, account analysis and reconciliations, and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and other month and quarter-end close activities.
  • Ensure the accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of all intercompany activity by researching and resolving differences with other entities
  • Perform quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate unusual items
  • Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of monthly payroll journal entries, ensuring accurate reporting of salaries and benefits
  • Assist in preparation of quarter-end reports, including debt and equity summaries and reconciliations
  • Support other entities and/or functions by resolving issues related to out of balance entries, providing detail behind intercompany recharges and answering questions related to Corporate activities
  • Maintain accurate and detailed quarterly accrual schedules for Management
  • Assist with the quarterly debt covenant compliance testing
  • Create Procedures documents for recurring Parent Company activities and ensure adherence to those procedures
  • Provide support to the Reporting team, as necessary
  • Be a key member of the accounting team by assisting with other responsibilities, including participation in special projects, ERP implementation, internal controls, and ad hoc analyses
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
  • 6+ years of experience (with minimum 2 years public accounting experience preferred).
  • Strong knowledge and application of GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel
  • Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning Software (Oracle) and Hyperion (HFM) a plus
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently, identify problems and propose viable solutions
  • Must be flexible and have demonstrated skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong initiative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, plus an orientation toward continuous improvement are required
  • Strong communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills

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Company

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1998 to provide property and casualty insurance to small businesses. Through acquisitions and organic growth, AmTrust Financial Services has since grown to become a multinational property and casualty insurer specializing in coverage for small to mid-sized businesses. Our financial stability is based upon a philosophy of niche diversity with a focus on low-hazard risk.

Since its inception, AmTrust has crafted a balanced portfolio of insurance products including:

  • Multiline Small Business Insurance
  • Warranty and Specialty Risk Insurance
  • Specialty Program Business Insurance

In November 2006, the company became publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol AFSI. With extensive underwriting experience and a prestigious "A" (Excellent) Financial Size "XI" rating from A.M. Best, AmTrust has earned a reputation as an innovative, technology driven provider of insurance products. Our commitment to excellence is the common thread connecting each of our businesses.

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